Into Film support for YGD

Into Film support for BAFTA YGD back to Making Games We have partnered with Into Film again to support educators with YGD participation.  Game Making Award Entrants must submit an original game created by themselves or with a team of up to two other people. Entries will be judged on: gameplay design creativity suitability for …

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About BAFTA Young Games Designer competition

More about the BAFTA Young Games Designer competition back to Making Games YGD is “a chance for 10–18-year-olds to design, develop and present new game ideas”.  The competition is now open and the closing date for entries is 12th March 2026.  Children and young people will need an account on BAFTA to enter the competition …

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Evaluating information - part of finding and checking information

Evaluating information – finding and checking information

Evaluating information sources  Here are a couple of ways children and young people can evaluate sources:  Look for clues: Author (are they trustworthy?), Date (is the information still current?), Purpose (does the source inform, sell, persuade or entertain?)  Strategy: SIFT – Stop, Investigate source, Find better coverage, Trace claims to original context.  Children and young people should always remember to provide sources they use. As well as …

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trusted sources - part of finding and checking information

Trusted sources – finding and checking information

Trusted sources  Children and young people should look for information that is reliable, accurate and credible. They should use sources that are transparent about their information, cite their evidence, and avoid bias or misinformation. This:  is essential for learning accurate and reliable information  develops critical thinking skills  avoids spreading mis- or disinformation  supports stronger research, …

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Building Digital Citizens: my experience with Scotland’s Curriculum Improvement Cycle by a primary digital lead

My decision to engage with Scotland’s Curriculum Improvement Cycle regarding digital literacy began primarily when I began to lead my school through the Digital Schools Award journey. This experience revealed the Dunning-Kruger effect in action early in my school’s digital journey – while I started the process full of confidence, I gradually realised how much …

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